Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Auditory and Tactile-kinesthetic Stimulation on Preterm Neonates

Lead Sponsor:

Moi University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Alexandria University

Conditions:

Prematurity

Eligibility:

All Genders

3-3 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The study was conducted at a level II special care nursery of the Moi Teaching \& Referral Hospital, an academic hospital in the Western region of Kenya. A sample of 108 preterm neonates who met eligi...

Detailed Description

The study was aimed to determine the effect of auditory stimulation using recorded maternal voice and tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on physiological parameters, physical growth and behavioral develo...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • on breast milk or formula feeds
  • born 28 to 37 weeks gestational age
  • ≥1000grams. The gestation was limited to ≥ 28 weeks and ≥1000grams based on significant neonatal mortality rate in neonates born before 28 weeks gestation and/or weighing \<1000grams in MTRH (Njuguna et al., 2015).

Exclusion

  • critically ill and those on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
  • had neonatal infections including severe sepsis or necrotizing enterocolitis.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 14 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 28 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

108 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04287322

Start Date

January 14 2018

End Date

January 28 2019

Last Update

March 2 2020

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Constantine Akwanalo

Eldoret, Kenya